Liverpool expert David Lynch believes Mohamed Salah's early return from international duty could signal he is ready to sign a new contract at Anfield.
Mohammed Salahreturned prematurely to Liverpool from Egypt National team duty suggests he could be in line for a contract extension, Reds expert David Lynch Theorized.
The 32-year-old – who is still set to become a free agent at the end of the season – scored in the Faroes' 2-0 win over Mauritania on October 11. But returned to Merseyside before the return match on Tuesday.
Egypt allowed Salah to return to Liverpool due to injury concerns on the artificial playing surface, so the winger is expected to be in tip-top shape for Sunday's blockbuster clash with Chelsea in the Premier League.
Salah is yet to sign a contract extension at Liverpool and nothing will cost him next summer, but Lynch – speaking out Game mole – The former Chelsea and Roma man believes he has a better chance of penning new terms if he ever skips an ill-fated Egypt game.
“Encouraging from that point of view, he's accepting that it's better to manage his minutes and not play every game,” Lynch said when asked about Salah missing the Egypt games, highlighting his commitment to Liverpool.
“There may be a comparison Cristiano Ronaldo Who, don't get me wrong, is incredibly athletic, with a ridiculous commitment to getting on the pitch and scoring goals as often as possible, but sometimes you wonder if that ends up harming the player in the long term. The more often they can play at the top, top level.
'New Liverpool contract requires Salah to be at elite level'
“We've seen a bit of a decline in Ronaldo in recent years and for Salah, if he's going to get this new contract at Liverpool and it's still going to be on the same wages, then Liverpool have to do as well as him. It has been for the last two years.
“It's important for Egypt not to play a game where they don't need him and risk injury and I think that will happen if he has to accept what Liverpool have to do at times throughout this season. Pull him in and out of the team at times.
“I think that's the best way to prolong his career and make sure he plays at that elite level as long as possible. So as long as he's in it – and I think it shows that he's somewhat attached to it. – It's good in terms of his relationship with Liverpool and says something about what's going to happen with his contract.”
Salah is one of three Liverpool players to return early from international duty, the others Virgil van Dijk And Curtis JonesThe former is among those suspended for the Netherlands' clash with Germany sent against Hungary.
Meanwhile, Jones was included in the England squad Following withdrawal Gobi Mainoo And Morgan Gibbs-WhiteAlthough the 23-year-old is an unused substitute 2-1 loss to Greece before leaving due to the birth of her child.
With Salah and Van Dijk both allowed early exits from the national team camp, Lynch highlighted the good relationship the Reds share with national team FAs after positive international seasons.
Lynch Hail Michael Edwards Worked after an early Salah, Van Dijk returns
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“One of the advantages of the international break is that the players get out… if they score or play well, it's really good for confidence. Look at someone like Trent out of England. It was very difficult and disappointing for him, and now he's actually playing and getting the confidence and trust shown in him, so it's a reversal.
“The downside is that kind of injury risk and that's something you always worry about, so the idea that Liverpool have sent some players back prematurely is smart from a selfish point of view to be honest, especially when they're very important players. Salah and van Dijk, on the other side of the 30, the injury risk becomes a little higher.
“I think with Van Dijk and Salah, for me it underlines the good relationship that Liverpool try to have with their respective FAs. When Michael Edwards was previously at the club, he worked very hard to establish those relationships. , and I think we're seeing evidence of that coming back now as Egypt have been good in keeping Mo Salah but they've looked at the pitch and said there's a chance of injury.
“The truth is that both Egypt and Liverpool want the best version of him, so a joint decision was made to avoid that risk and benefit them both, but obviously Liverpool – one eye on the fixtures coming into the weekend – is a boost.
“I think the same with Van Dijk, he talked about sticking around for the Germany game as soon as he got the red card, but obviously a phone call went in there and they talked about it and he came back early – it was really useful for him to get a bit of extra rest for Liverpool.
“He can now return to training in a better condition than at Chelsea, and very good news for Liverpool.”
Liverpool emerged from the international break physically unscathed, with no players joining Alison Becker (thigh muscle), Harvey Elliott (foot) and Federico Chiesa (unspecified) at Anfield Hospital.
A few players have also excelled for their countries along with Salah Trent Alexander-Arnold Scored a terrific free kick in England 3-1 win On Finland, at the same time Luis Diaz (Columbia) and Dominik Soboslai (Hungary) also found the back of the net.
Also, 21 year old right back Conor Bradley He captained Northern Ireland against Belarus and Bulgaria in the UEFA Nations League, helping his country to 5–0 victories.
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